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This podcast has
1269 episodes
Language
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The AthleticExplicit
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Date created
2019/11/19
Latest episode
2026/02/04
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
2 days
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Arteta is prioritising substance over style
2026/02/04
Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup final after a 4-2 win on aggregate over Chelsea.
So how significant would a first trophy in six years be for Mikel Arteta and his side?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: James McNicholas, JPB
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Ornstein latest: Summer transfers & managerial market
2026/02/03
The January transfer window has been relatively quiet by Premier League standards - with a combined spend of £397m between all 20 clubs.
But does that mean we’re in for a big summer in both the transfer and managerial markets?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, Tim Spiers, Jay Harris
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Will Rosenior prove to be Chelsea's 'best decision'?
2026/02/02
Chelsea turned half-time boos to into full-time cheers, coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Liam Rosenior said post-match he hopes his appointment as Chelsea boss will be ‘the best decision' the club has made.
With six wins from seven, could he be right?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Anatomy of a Transfer: Your Questions Answered
2026/02/01
Exotic clauses, tapping up and how much agents really get paid. Your questions answered is the transfer special that you control.
Adam Leventhal heads to Malaga and beyond to pose your enquiries to those operating in the transfer market right now.
Contributions and insight comes from 15 representatives from multiple Premier League, European and global clubs — including takes from the U.S., Brazil, Morocco, Japan and Australia — and financial and legal experts with a deep knowledge of the transfer business.
Scouts, sporting directors, agents and former players telling you what it's really like working in the transfer business.
Writer & Presenter: Adam Leventhal
Producer: Jay Beale
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The Preview: Spurs vs Man City
2026/01/30
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City.
Stu James & Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday’s clash before turning their attention to the big fixtures elsewhere including Leeds vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Newcastle.
Plus, a relegation fight is well and truly on as West Ham travel to Chelsea and Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace amidst the possibility of Jean-Philippe Mateta leaving Selhurst for the City Ground.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James & Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Is the Champions League more fun than the Premier League?
2026/01/29
The Champions League league phase is over - after a pulsating final night.
Five of the top eight sides are Premier League teams.
But what else did we learn from the league phase?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Lang and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Why are the big-money strikers misfiring?
2026/01/28
Last summer was the year of the big-money strikers - from Isak to Gyokeres to Sesko to Woltemade and more!
So is it fair to say they’ve struggled to live up to expectations?
And if so... why?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Oli Kay, Mark Carey, Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Ask Ornstein: Is Slot's job safe?
2026/01/27
Liverpool spent £450m last summer yet the squad still needs major surgery, after their unconvincing 13-game unbeaten run was ended at Bournemouth on Saturday.
So how did they get their recruitment so wrong and can Arne Slot turn their fortunes around?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Tim Spiers and James Pearce
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Are Arsenal their own worst enemy?
2026/01/26
Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League is now down to four points, after losing 3-2 at home to Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta's side took a first half lead before going on to lose in front of their home fans for the first time this season.
So, is the pressure getting to Arsenal?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading?
2026/01/25
This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast dive into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.
What are the key elements to playing on home turf, and how does it impact what happens on the pitch?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Research article: Revising home advantage in sport – home advantage mediation (HAM) model
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The Preview: Arsenal vs Man United
2026/01/23
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Arsenal vs Manchester United.
Both sides will be going into this one full of confidence, Michael Carrick’s return to Old Trafford got off to the perfect start beating Manchester City, while Arsenal made it 7 wins from 7 games in the Champions League midweek, overpowering Inter at San Siro.
Stu James & Art de Roché join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Manchester City vs Wolves, Newcastle vs Aston Villa and Crystal Palace vs Chelsea.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James & Art de Roché
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Why Barcelona want to keep Rashford
2026/01/22
Marcus Rashford has been enjoying his football in Spain.
Scoring goals and creating goals - as he did in Champions League on Wednesday night.
So will Rashford be able to stay at Barcelona permanently?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballus and Andy Mitten
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Why Florentino Perez is club football's most powerful man
2026/01/21
On Saturday Real Madrid players and president Florentino Perez were booed by the fans.
Last night they put on a show in the Champions League that seemed to turn the stadium in their favour - but is Perez still under fire?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Guillermo Rai and Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Ask Ornstein: Nwaneri, Guehi and Glasner's future
2026/01/20
We’re already halfway through the January transfer window.
So what moves should we be looking out for in the final weeks of the window?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Is Carrick more than a short-term fix for Man United?
2026/01/19
The Michael Carrick era at Old Trafford started with a win.
Carrick himself labelling it “a dream start” after beating Manchester City 2-0 in the Manchester derby.
So, are Manchester United back already?!
Plus we hear what difference Marc Guehi's signing could have for Man City as well as reflecting on an incredible night in Rabat as Senegal beat Morocco in an drama-filled AFCON Final.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka and Oli Kay
Featuring: Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Podcast reviews
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Ryan 2424 2026/01/17
Dhaka
Great content love the pod
Simon Frankel #10 2026/01/09
Brentford
As a Brentford supporter, I would love a pod about Brentford. People thought that they were going down but instead they are fifth I always look at wha...
Oooykiw 2025/12/13
FIFA WC pricing
An excellent dissection of the issues and, seeming, conflicts of interest present with the current FIFA WC. Certainly felt the frustration towards the...
HMCorrant 2025/09/12
Preview show getting worse
Have always enjoyed the preview show. Still missing Dan Bardell, Steve Freeth and George Elek which felt so much more fresh and authentic. The current...
Toadfooty 2025/12/04
The Athletics Sky 6 Podcast
The same clubs over and over again. How are they not bored of talking about the same few clubs every week?
bh0gg17 2025/10/14
Podcast about Liverpool….. again 🙄
The athletic has like 3 podcast a week about Liverpool. It’s so annoying. You can tell their favoritism towards Liverpool
SwaggyP76 2025/09/12
What Happened?
Bring back the old music! This new stuff is TERRIBLE!
NoNicknameThankY0u 2025/08/24
Great audio. Please don’t mix with video.
Excellent audio show. Adding the video option makes the audio WORSE though, because audio listeners can’t follow along. If I wanted video analysis, I’...
Gabe_w-crew 2025/08/25
Meh
Meh, just blabbering common thoughts and predictions, focusing on one thing for an hour. A few good takes though.
Glitter_Kitten 2025/08/05
Pronunciation
Hey Ayo, how is it that you still can’t pronounce Ethan Nwaneri’s name correctly? You of all people should be able to get this right, figure it out m...
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